A reference hand-book for nursesBeck, Amanda K. (Amanda Kathryn)
Science
A reference hand-book for nurses
Beck, Amanda K. (Amanda Kathryn)
Nursing
3. Alcohol, f℥ij (60 c.c.);
Glycerin, f℥ij (60 c.c.);
Lemon juice, f℥ss (15 c.c.);
Tr. myrrh, f℥ss (15 c.c.).
4. Water, Oj (500 c.c.);
Boric acid crystals, ʒiij (12 gr.);
Gum tragacanth, ʒij (8 gr.).
Allow mixture to stand 8 hours, then dissolve by boiling;
strain through cotton.
While stirring briskly add:
Alcohol (95 per cent.), Oss (250 c.c.);
Glycerin, Oss (250 c.c.);
Attar of roses, ʒij (ad lib.).
Color with chlorophyl if desired.
5. Glycerin, }
Whisky, } āā
Peroxid, }
AN INUNCTION FOR THE HANDS WHEN THE SKIN IS DRY AND HARSH.
Lanolin, ℥iij (90 c.c.);
Olive oil, ℥j (30 c.c.).
LASSAR’S PASTE FOR ECZEMATOUS SORES AND ULCERS.
Salicylic acid, gr. x (0.65 gm.);
Pulverized starch, ʒij (8 gm.);
Zinc oxid, ʒij (8 gm.);
Vaselin, ℥ss (16 gm.).
UNNA’S PASTE.
Zinc oxid powd., ½ pound;
Sheet gelatin, ½ pound;
Glycerin, ℥xiv;
Water, ℥xx;
Salicylic acid powd., gr. xvj.
Dissolve gelatin in water and glycerin. Heat in a double boiler and
stir in zinc oxid.
CARRON OIL FOR BURNS.
Lime-water, }
Raw linseed oil, } Of each, equal parts.
BORATED VASELIN.
Boric acid, gr. xx (1.3 gm.);
Sterile vaselin, ℥j (30 gm.).
Mix thoroughly; do not heat.
CARBOLATED VASELIN.
Carbolic acid (95 per cent.), ♏︎v (0.3 c.c.);
Sterile vaselin, ℥j (30 gm.).
BORATED GLYCERIN.
Boric acid, ʒiss (6 gm.);
Sterile glycerin, f℥ij (60 c.c.).
FORTIFIED OIL.
Croton oil, ♍︎j;
Castor oil, ♍︎j-xiv.
SANITAS JELLY.
Vaselin, ℥j (30 gm.);
Sanitas, gtt. iv.
SALOL VASELIN FOR BURNS.
Salol, gr. xx (1.3 gm.);
Sterile vaselin, ℥j (30 gm.).
SWEATING OF THE FEET AND AXILLA.
Solution of formaldehyd, fʒss (2 c.c.);
Water, f℥vij (210 c.c.).
One application is usually sufficient. Further applications
should be made with great caution.
ENEMAS FOR FLATULENCE.
1. White of 1 egg (beaten),
Oil of turpentine (add drop by
drop), fʒj (4 c.c.);
Olive oil, f℥j (30 c.c.);
Warm water, Oj (500 c.c.).
2. White of 1 egg (beaten),
Glycerin, f℥ij (60 c.c.);
Oil of turpentine (add drop by
drop), fʒij (8 c.c.);
Warm water, Oj (500 c.c.).
3. Warm water, qt. j;
Yeast, ½ cake.
Mix thoroughly.
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